Panasonic NA - 147VB6, NA - 147VC6 User Manual
Read Before Using 02
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 04
Washing Instructions 18
Optional Functions 28
Maintenance 29
Troubleshooting 33
Installation Instructions 37
Operating Instructions
& Installation Instructions
Washing Machine
(Domestic use)
Model No.
NA - 148VB6
NA - 128VB6
NA - 147VB6
NA - 127VB6
NA - 147VC6
NA - 127VC6
®
Thank you for purchasing this appliance.
- For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions
carefully.
- Before connecting, operating or adjusting this appliance, please read the
instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
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Consider the Environment
Disposing of packaging
The packaging used to protect the
washing machine from damage during
transportation is all recyclable. For
information on recycling, contact your local
authority.
Disposal of Old Equipment
Only for European Union
and countries with recycling
systems
This symbol on the products, packaging,
and/or accompanying documents means
that used electrical and electronic products
must not be mixed with general household
waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and
recycling of old products, please take
them to applicable collection points in
accordance with your national legislation.
By disposing of them correctly, you will
help to save valuable resources and
prevent any potential negative effects
on human health and the environment.
For more information about collection
and recycling, please contact your local
municipality.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect
disposal of this waste, in accordance with
national legislation.
Information on disposal in other
countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European
Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please
contact your local authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct method of disposal.
Recommended detergent
in accordance with the
Regulation (EU) No.
1015/2010
Select the appropriate detergent for better
results.
Standard detergent - for heat-resistant
white laundry (Cold - 90 °C)
Programme; “Cotton”, “Quick”, or
“Allergy-care”
Detergent for colours without bleach -
or optical brighteners for coloured
laundry (Cold - 40 °C)
Programme; “Colours”, or “Mixed”
Detergent for Delicates without -
optical brighteners for delicate, fine
fabric (Cold - 40 °C)
Programme; “Hand Wash”
Detergent for woollens - fabrics
(Cold - 40 °C)
Programme; “Wool”
l The available temperature range differs
depending on the programme.
(P.25)
When using a tumble dryer
To save energy, please select the correct
spin speed according to the instruction of
your tumble dryer.
This product complies with the directives
2006/95/EC and 2004/108/EC.
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Contents
Read Before Using
Consider the Environment........2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........4
Checking Your Washing Machine . 11
Your washing machine ............11
Accessories.....................11
Before Washing...............12
Checking before use ..............12
Before initial use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Preparing the laundry .............12
Adding Detergent and Other
Chemicals ...................13
Detergent compartment ...........13
Softener compartment.............15
Prewashing compartment ..........15
Using the Buttons and Dials .....16
Buttons and dial .................16
Display ........................17
Unlocking the door ...............17
Washing Instructions
Washing.....................18
Setting washing..................18
Required time ...................19
Setting the buzzer ................19
Changing settings while washing ....19
Selecting the Programme .......20
Power and Water Consumption...21
Details of Programmes .........24
Washing Delicates.............26
Wool and Hand Wash programmes ..26
Delicate laundry loads.............26
Tips for washing delicates..........26
Washing Blankets and
Bedspreads ..................27
Programme for Bedding ...........27
Putting bedding into the drum .......27
Optional Functions.............28
Extra Rinse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Speed/Eco......................28
Child lock.......................28
Preset timer.....................28
Easy Iron.......................28
Maintenance
Maintenance .................29
Cleaning the outside of the
appliance.......................29
Cleaning the door seal and window . .29
Cleaning the drain filter ............29
Cleaning the drum................30
Cleaning the detergent drawer ......30
Cleaning the water supply filter......31
Preventing a frozen water supply
hose ..........................32
Troubleshooting
Fault Checklist................33
Error Display .................36
Installation Instructions
Choosing the Right Location .....37
Carrying the appliance ............37
The right place for the appliance.....37
Set-in installation.................37
Moving and Installing...........38
Removing the anchor bolts .........38
Moving the appliance .............38
Levelling the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Connecting Hoses and Power
Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Hoses and cable lengths...........40
Water supply hose ...............40
Water drain hose.................41
Connecting to the power supply .....42
Checking after Installation .......43
Installation checklist ..............43
Specifications ................44
Product fiche
.................45
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read and follow these safety precautions.
WARNING
This describes issues which could cause death or
serious injury.
General Use
This appliance can be used by children -
aged 8 years and above and persons
with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
done by children without supervision.
Children of less than 3 years should be kept -
away unless continuously supervised.
Do NOT place a stand or a chair close to -
the appliance.
Children may be able to reach the control
panel or climb onto or into the appliance.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Turn off the water supply to the appliance if it -
is not going to be used for a prolonged period,
such as during a holiday. This is especially
important if there is no drainage around the
appliance.
If the water supply is left on, the water pressure
may increase and result in a leak.
Do NOT install the appliance in a damp location -
or in a location exposed to the weather.
This may result in product malfunction or
deterioration, electric shock or fire.
Do NOT spill water directly onto any part of the -
appliance.
This may result in malfunction, electric shock,
or fire.
Keep sources of ignition, such as candles or -
cigarettes, away from the appliance.
They may cause a fire or damage to the
appliance.
Keep flammable materials away from the -
appliance, for example, gasoline, thinner,
alcohol, or clothing soaked with these materials.
They may cause an explosion or a fire.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
Power source and cable
Unplug the mains lead when cleaning the -
appliance.
Check the mains lead and mains plug for -
damage.
If the mains lead is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons to avoid
a hazard.
Do NOT use a mains plug adaptor or -
extension cable. There is a possibility of
overheating which may cause a fire. Use an
unused household mains socket, fully rated
at AC 220 V to 240 V. If you are not sure,
contact a qualified electrician.
ENSURE the mains plug is fully inserted -
into the household mains socket. Otherwise,
a loose connection may overheat and cause
an electric shock or fire.
Do NOT touch the mains lead or mains plug -
with wet hands.
Doing so may cause an electric shock.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Do NOT pull the mains lead but hold the -
mains plug to unplug the appliance.
Otherwise, the mains lead may be
damaged, which may lead to an electric
shock or fire.
To Prevent Injury
The appliance should be installed by the -
manufacturer’s dealer or service agent.
If the installation, test run and inspection
are not carried out following the installation
method outlined in these instructions, the
manufacturer will not be liable for any
accident or damage caused.
Do NOT dismantle, repair or modify the -
appliance.
The appliance may malfunction, which
may result in a fire or an injury. If repairs
are needed, contact your local Customer
Service Centre.
Do NOT touch the laundry inside the drum -
until it has completely stopped, as there is a
possibility of injury. Keep children away from
the rotating drum.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
This describes issues which could cause injury or
damage your belongings.
General Use
Prior to use, turn on the tap and check the -
hose and connections for any leaks.
Improper connection could cause leaks.
The new hose-sets supplied with the -
appliance are to be used and that old hose-
sets should not be reused.
This appliance is only suitable for textiles -
labelled washing machine washable.
Do NOT connect to the hot water supply. -
This appliance works ONLY with cold water.
Do NOT apply pesticide, hair spray or -
deodorant to the appliance.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Do NOT put any electrical equipment, for -
example, TV, radio or battery charger, on or
near the appliance.
Do NOT put excessive laundry or detergent -
into the appliance.
This may cause damage to the appliance.
REMOVE the anchor bolts using a spanner -
or a similar tool before installing the
appliance. The anchor bolts are used to
transport the appliance.
If the anchor bolts are not removed, the
appliance will vibrate severely during use.
To Prevent Injury
Do NOT climb onto the appliance. -
This may cause injury or damage to the
appliance.
Keep fingers away from the door hinge -
when opening and closing the door.
Do NOT slide your hand (or unprotected -
foot) underneath the appliance when in use.
When washing at high temperature, be -
careful not to burn yourself. Drain hose,
drum, door glass, and laundry will be hot.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
Check all of the laundry and remove all -
objects such as nails, pins, coins, clips,
metal wires, etc.
They may cause damage to the laundry or
the appliance.
Do NOT use the appliance to wash -
waterproof sheets or clothing. There is a
possibility of excessive vibration or failure
during the spin cycle, which may result in an
injury, damage to the appliance or a water
leak.
BE CAREFUL when draining hot water out -
of the drum.
BE CAREFUL not to get laundry caught in -
the door seal when the door is closed. This
may result in a water leak or damage to the
laundry during the wash cycle.
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Checking Your Washing Machine
Your washing machine
Caution
Do NOT bend the mains lead when the appliance is running.
Accessories
Make sure that all the accessories are
supplied with the appliance.
Elbow (P.41)
For fixing the water drain hose
Liquid detergent level plate
(P.14)
Cover cap (x4) (P.38-39)
Water supply hose (P.40)
Either one of these hoses is supplied with
the appliance.
Detergent drawer
(P.13)
Door
Water drain hose
Adjustable feet
(P.39)
Drain filter cover
(P.29)
Mains lead/
Mains plug
Door seal
Drum
(Washing/
spin-drying tub)
Standard
Hose
Hose with
water supply valve
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Before Washing
Checking before use
For the appliance’s initial operation or
after a prolonged period of non-operation,
perform the following procedures:
Secure the water supply hose.1.
Turn on the tap.2.
Connect the power supply.3.
Make sure that the water drain hose 4.
is positioned towards a drain.
For more details, see page 41.
Before initial use
Before using the appliance for the first
time, run the 40 ºC Cotton programme
WITHOUT any detergent or clothing to
rinse out residue or moisture.
Note
There may be residual water in the
appliance due to the factory inspection
prior to shipment. This is not a
malfunction.
Preparing the laundry
Sorting the laundry
Read clothing care labels to sort the -
laundry into different loads.
Sort the laundry by colour, type of fabric -
and how soiled it is. Doing so will help
you choose the correct programme and
temperature for each wash.
Clothes that are not colour fast should -
be washed separately. Wash denim
separately.
You should put bras with metal wires, -
tights, lace clothing and small items into
a laundry net to prevent them or the
appliance from being damaged.
Caution
Do NOT wash water-repellent
clothing.
There is a possibility of excessive
vibration or failure during the spin-
drying cycle that may result in an
injury, damage to the appliance or a
water leak.
Treating stains
Apply stain remover to stained portions.
For dirt and solid stains, wash lightly by
hand first.
Checking clothing
Check that the pockets on clothing -
do not contain any objects that may
damage the clothes or the appliance.
Tie up any loose strings on the clothing -
and close zippers. Turn clothing with
raised fabrics and zippers inside
out. Otherwise, the clothes may be
damaged.
Remove any hair, animal fur, sand and -
other materials with a brush before
washing.
Note
Do not wash clothes heavily stained
with large quantities of vegetable oil or
cosmetic oil (aroma oil, etc.). Failure
to observe this may result in the door
seal swelling, causing the water to
overflow and leading to malfunctions.
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Adding Detergent and Other Chemicals
Pull out the detergent drawer and add detergent or softener to the correct
compartment. Check the packages for the recommended amounts.
Caution
Do NOT use the appliance when the detergent drawer is removed.
This may result in a water leak.
Detergent compartment
The following detergents and additives may
be added to this compartment:
Detergent -
Water softening agent -
Stain remover -
Tub cleaning detergent or bleach -
If you use multiple chemicals in this
compartment for washing, add them in the
following order:
1. Detergent
2. Water softening agent
3. Stain remover
Detergent
Use only detergents that are recommended
for fully-automated washing machines.
Please use low suds detergents.
When you use a detergent specifically for
slightly lower temperature than 20 °C
(as low as 15 °C), the 20 °C Wash
programme is recommended.
Caution
If the instructions on the package
indicate that detergent should be
placed in the drum, do NOT put it
into the detergent drawer.
These detergents may not flow well
and remain in the detergent drawer.
Do not overfill with detergent. Failure
to observe this may result in the
detergent blocking the water supply,
causing the water to overflow from
the front of the detergent drawer and
leading to malfunctions.
Prewashing compartment
Softener compartment
Detergent compartment
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Adding Detergent and Other Chemicals
Liquid detergent1.
Note
Do NOT use liquid detergent with the -
Prewash function. It may flow away
during the prewash.
Add liquid detergent before you start -
washing.
Fit the liquid detergent level plate (included
with the accessories) into the detergent
compartment and use it as a mark to set
the amount of liquid detergent. Make sure
to detach the plate before running the
programme.
Note
Leaving the liquid detergent level
plate in the detergent drawer while the
programme is running may result in
water leakage, or diminished washing
and spinning performance.
For the Wool programme, use mild liquid
detergent.
Powdered detergent2.
Detergent reaches the drum only when
water flushes through the detergent
drawer. Thus, if you have forgotten to add
detergent, run the Drain programme.
Then, add detergent and start washing
again.
To prevent powdered detergent from
remaining in the drawer, perform the
following:
Dry the inside of the drawer with a cloth. -
Make sure that the detergent is not -
lumpy when you add it because this may
cause a blockage over time.
Amount of Detergent
The amount of detergent you should use
depends on the following factors:
How soiled the laundry is -
Amount of the laundry -
Water hardness -
The amount of foam varies according to
the amount and type of detergent, how
soiled the laundry is, and the hardness and
temperature of the water.
Water softening agent
If you live in a hard water area, we
recommend using a water softening agent.
For more details on water hardness,
contact your local water authority.
Use of a water softening agent can help
reduce the amount of detergent required
for each wash and help prevent the
formation of limescale deposits, which may
damage the appliance.
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Adding Detergent and Other Chemicals
Undiluted
softener
Water
Softener compartment
The following additives may be added to
this compartment:
Fabric softener -
Laundry starch -
Fabric Softener
To prevent static, add softener before you
start washing. It will be automatically added
in the final rinse cycle.
Dilute concentrated softeners before you
add them. Add up to only 125 ml to the
compartment to avoid overflowing.
Rinse out the remaining softener with
a splash of water or a damp cloth after
washing. If it sticks to the compartment,
pull out the drawer and clean it out.
(P.30-31)
Note
Follow the directions on the softener
packages for the appropriate amounts.
If too much softener is added, it may
remain in the detergent drawer.
Laundry starch
Simply add laundry starch to the softener
compartment. It will be automatically
added to the clothing in the final rinsing
process. Make sure that you do not fill the
compartment over the MAX level.
If it is hard to pour, dilute the starch slightly
with water before adding it.
Note
After using starch, clean the detergent
drawer, particularly the softener cover
(P.30-31).
Then, run the Rapid 15 programme
WITHOUT detergent to remove any
excess starch in the drum.
Prewashing compartment
Detergent for prewashing
Whenever you use the Cotton (Prewash)
programme (
+
) always put
detergent for the prewash in this
compartment.
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